US EditionRichard Ayoade slammed for contributing to Graham Linehan's book over trans view
- Comedian Richard Ayoade and TV host Jonathan Ross are facing criticism for endorsing controversial writer Graham Linehan's book. Ayoade's quote praises Linehan's brilliance as a writer, while Ross hails him as one of the best TV comedy writers.
- Social media users expressed disappointment in Ayoade for endorsing Linehan, who has been described as an anti-transgender activist. Linehan has made transphobic comments and was previously banned from Twitter for hateful conduct.
- Linehan's memoir, Tough Crowd, has garnered favorable reviews from Ayoade, Ross, and other advocates. However, trans rights advocates have criticized Ayoade and Ross for supporting Linehan's work.
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Richard Ayoade slammed for contributing to Graham Linehan's book over trans view
Richard Ayoade has been slammed for praising Graham Linehan’s upcoming book (Picture: SWNS / Getty) Fans of Richard Ayoade have voiced their disappointment after the actor contributed to Graham Linehan’s new book. Ayoade and Linehan famously worked together on acclaimed sitcom The IT Crowd, however the Father Ted creator has not worked in television for several years after being ‘cancelled’ over anti-trans views. The Irish comedian has written a…
Richard Ayoade falls victim to cancel culture mob over Graham Linehan memoir review
Richard Ayoade - along with Jonathan Ross - have become the latest stars to face the furore of trans activists.The uproar sparked by the duo stems from the fact they - along with a series of other comics - decided to review a book authored by outspoken comedy writer, Graham Linehan.Linehan has long been targeted by trans activists for his views and even had his Edinburgh Fringe shows cancelled by venues following attacks by online mobs.The Fathe…
Richard Ayoade And Jonathan Ross Receive Social Media Backlash Over Graham Linehan Book Reviews
Two of the UK’s top comedy stars, Richard Ayoade and Jonathan Ross, have received backlash on social media after reviewing The IT Crowd writer Graham Linehan’s memoir. Irish writer Linehan has gone from the writer of much-loved Channel 4 comedies The IT Crowd, Father Ted and Black Books into an outspoken anti-transgender activist in recent years, leading many in the UK and Ireland to boycott him. His book, Tough Crowd, has gone on pre-sale o…
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